Sunday, January 13, 2008

Why include a game about questions in a movie about existence?

Existence is populated with questions, Isn't it?
It we are to truly ponder our existence, it will be impossible to do so without questioning it.
Why are we here? What is our purpose? These are just some of the questions that undoubtably come about when thinking about humanity. A game about questions correctly classifies the film Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead because it makes us think that there are questions that have to be answered. No one can continue forever asking questions, but must find purpose in obtaining the truth. Becasue Rosencrantz and Guildenstern only have a purpose that is assigned to them by authoritative figures, they have a temporary purpose. This purpose will be gone once thier task is complete and then they will realize that they truly have nothing to live for again. Purposelessness only asks questions, it can neither give or remember answers. Answers are for the enlightened, those full of purpose. It asks and does not seek, therefore it completely matches the charaters in which it portrays.

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